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I have a guy here in Oz who needs rods and a crank. My rods are out of my old 190,000 kay engine and the crank is a first gen caster. Here are pics of the rods and bearings from my engine before she went.





I don't want to rip him off, or sell him dodgy parts. I want to know if selling rods like this is ok. I wouldn't sell him the pistons, but rods are ok yes? Is there anything he should do before he puts them in the engine?

Thanks for any help.

Scotty

Just from the pics, I'd sell him the rods, but tell him new bearings are up to him. Personally, I wouldn't use those bearings

lol... Of course the bearings are throw aways! I just wasn't sure on rods and when you should get rid of them.

Scotty

[quote=""GTO Assassin""]lol... Of course the bearings are throw aways! I just wasn't sure on rods and when you should get rid of them.

Scotty[/quote]

gotcha I wondered if you were showing them because they were part of the deal hehe.
I have no idea on rods, though

You could always have them spec'd to be sure.

Terry

Sweet. Thanks Terry. I'll send them to him and he can get a shop to spec them. There's no need for cryo treating or anything like that. Just a balance and they should be good to go?

Scotty

Well a shop would be able to make sure they're in spec and check for any cracks.

Terry

Thankyou champion. Appreciate that info.

Scotty

damn. this is what i get for sleeping till noon.


answers already provided.

I had hoped for the great Hawaiin, but alas, I got Terry. You have proven yourself indepensable Dirty Steve. Get your act together!

Scotty

[quote=""GTO Assassin""]I had hoped for the great Hawaiin, but alas, I got Terry. You have proven yourself indepensable Dirty Steve. Get your act together!

Scotty[/quote]




if i were still in hawaii it would have been even later

Doesn't change the fact that you are Hawaiin yes? Are you Hawaiin or American?

Scotty

[quote=""GTO Assassin""]Doesn't change the fact that you are Hawaiin yes? Are you Hawaiin or American?

Scotty[/quote]



if you want to get technical im part native american born in hawaii. i have no hawaiian blood though.

Born in Hawaii makes you Hawaiin my friend. IMO

Hey, when cleaning up the rods, what should I use? Is metholated spirits ok? I would rather not go and buy something.

Scotty

[quote=""GTO Assassin""]Born in Hawaii makes you Hawaiin my friend. IMO[/quote]



works for me.

Damn you were quick. I asked another question Shooter McGavin. Please answer.

If you do use a cleaner like that, make sure you spray it down with some kind of lubricant to keep them from rusting.

As long as you didn't spin a rod bearing, the rods will be fine. If there was a rod bearing spun, you can have that rod resized. The crank would probably need a polish job at a minimum judging by the old bearings. If there are any gouges in them, you will need to get it turned down and use some undersized bearings.

[quote=""Hans_GZP""]If there are any gouges in them, you will need to get it turned down and use some undersized bearings.[/quote]

Undersized?!

yes, you undersize a crank and oversize your pistons. They measure the inside diameter. So, you over bore a block and get oversized pistons. You shave part of your crank (making it smaller diameter) and get undersized bearings to match.

[quote=""Hans_GZP""]yes, you undersize a crank and oversize your pistons. They measure the inside diameter. So, you over bore a block and get oversized pistons. You shave part of your crank (making it smaller diameter) and get undersized bearings to match.[/quote]

You sir, win the internets.